Seven Links

Austin Seven information on the Internet

A classified list of websites compiled by Geoffrey Redman

Austin Seven Clubs

• American Austin Bantam Club - for American Austin, American Bantam, Austin Sevens, Bantam jeeps, BRCs.
• Austin Bantam Society an international club based in the United States.
• Austin Seven Club Deutschland - a very good website in German with English translation.
• Austin 7 Club Inc. - based in Melbourne, Australia.
• Austin Seven Club Italia
• Austin Seven Club of South Africa
• Austin 7 Club of South Australia Inc. - an all-cars club in South Australia.
• Austin Seven Owners Club (London)
•         Isle of Wight Austins
•         Portway Austins
• Bristol Austin Seven Club
• Cambridge Austin Seven & Vintage Car Club
• Cornwall Austin Seven Club
• Dixi Interessengemeinschaft - der internationale Markenklub für DIXI, BMW 3/15 und Sondermodelle.
• Dorset Austin Seven Club
• Dutch Pre-War Austin Seven Owners - dual language website from Holland.
• Essex Austin Seven Club
• Midlands Austin Seven Club
• Norfolk Austin Seven Club
• Online Austin Seven Club
• Pre-War Austin Seven Club - supporting and informing Austin Seven enthusiasts since 1962.
• Club Lucien Rosengart France
• Scottish Austin Seven Club - Meshing Point Online.
• Seven Fifty Motor Club Ltd - the club for competitive A7ing.
• Solent Austin Seven Club

Discussion Forums

• Austinsevenfriends Forum - the current active forum
• Austinsevenfriends - the old forum - no longer active, reference only.

General

• Austinsevenfriends.com - "...a site for the enthusiast across the world".
• Austin 7 - from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
• A7CA Online Archive - including handbooks and parts lists.
• Austin Harris - Great period shots of Austin Sevens in action.

Models

65 and Nippy

• Austin 65 - information about the Austin 65
• Austin 65/Nippy Archive – an archive for Austin 65 & Nippy

Bantam

• www.AmericanBantam.com - photos and custom parts for American Bantam cars and American Austin vintage automobiles.

Dixi

• Dixi Automobile - personal site about Dixis

Rosengart

• Club Lucien Rosengart France
• La Rosengart d'Alain - "Bienvenue sur mon site.  Je vais essayer de vous faire revivre la restauration de ma Rosengart..."
• Rosengart on Wikipedia

Specials

• The Austin Seven Special

National Organisations

• Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in Northern Ireland Ltd.
• Austin Seven Clubs Association
• Austin and Longbridge Federation
• Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

Photos

• Austin7nut - Austin7nut's photostream on Flickr.
• Austin Harris - Great period shots of Austin Sevens in action.
• Classic Austin & Morris - photos of old Austin and Morris vehicles.

Racing, Sports & Trials

See also: Specials and "65" and Nippy

• Austin 65/Nippy Archive – an archive for Austin 65 & Nippy
• Demon Tweeks
• Pigsty Racing
• Seven Fifty Motor Club Ltd - the club for competitive Austin Sevening.
• Vintage Sports-Car Club

Specialist Services (UK)

Books

• Vintage Motorshop

Carburation

• Burlen Ltd - Retailer of classic SU and Zenith carburetters, fuel pumps and components. Located in Salisbury, UK.
• Carburettor Exchange - Restoration service plus supplier of replacement jets, fibre washers and gaskets. "Specialists in all aspects of carburation".

Coachwork & Fabrication

• Bryan Purves Coach Trimmers
• Roach Manufacturing Ltd. - manufacturer of new body parts for all models incl. new ash frames, replica bodies, TT cycle wings, petrol tanks. Also restoration of original panel work, accident and crash repairs, specialist aluminium welding.
• Vintage Wings & Radiators - honeycomb or ribbon type radiator cores, wings, running boards, seat frames and body panels.

Electrical

• Auto Sparks
• Bernard Bryant - dynamo, distributor and magneto rebuilds and electrical spares.
• Independent Ignition Supplies - magneto repairers and suppliers.

Engineering Services

• See Restoration & Repair

Fixings & Fasteners

• Classic Nuts & Bolts - Imperial size screws, nuts & bolts.
• Namrick - British Standard Fine and other Imperial size screws, nuts & bolts. BSF taps and dies.
• Stainless Steel Fasteners - nuts & bolts, screws, washers, hose clips, pins etc.

Fuel Tank Repair

• Aaron Radiator Company Limited - Suppliers and manufacturers of car and industrial radiators.

Lubricants

• Castrol Classic Oils - Wakefield Patent Castrol "XL" and "XXL".

Parts

• A7 Components - high quality components for pre-war Austin Sevens.  Specialist manufacturers of steering arms and crown-wheel & pinion sets.
• Austin Reproduction Parts Ltd - Manufacturer and supplier of reproduction parts like Lucas LB130 headlamps.
• Carburettor Exchange - Restoration service plus supplier of replacement jets, fibre washers and gaskets. "Specialists in all aspects of carburation".
• Fiveways Belts & Bearings - a comprehensive range of Imperial bearings.
• GBH Vehicle Spares - obsolete engine & mechanical parts.
• Golden Mile Sales Inc. - American Austin & American Bantam parts.
• The Vintage Bearing Company - ball & roller bearings, oil seals etc.
• 7 County Austins- a wide range of new, used and reconditioned spare parts.
• The Seven Workshop - new Austin Seven parts for all models 1922-1939.

Radiators

• Aaron Radiator Company Limited - Suppliers and manufacturers of car and industrial radiators.
• Vintage Wings & Radiators - honeycomb or ribbon type radiator cores, wings, running boards, seat frames and body panels.

Restoration & Repair

• Carburettor Exchange - Restoration service plus supplier of replacement jets, fibre washers and gaskets. "Specialists in all aspects of carburation".
• Ian R. Bancroft Restorations
• Pigsty Racing - racing engines built to order. Supplier of specialist racing engine parts. Also specialist engineering such as block facing, boring, head facing, cut valve seats, thread repair.
• Ray Hood Austin Seven Specialist - previously R & A Vintage Restorations Ltd.
• Vintage Austin Services - engineering services for vintage Austin Sevens.

Tools & Equipment

• Britool - manufacturer of Whitworth spanners. Combination and Open Jaw wrenches. Est 1908.
• Buck & Hickman - a range of workshop tools and equipment.
• Frost Auto Restoration Techniques Ltd - suppliers of POR15 high performance rust-preventive paints.
• King Dick Tools - manufacturers of high quality BSF / Whitworth sockets and socketry est. 1856.
• Norbar - British manufacturer of torque wrenches since 1942.

Trim & Upholstery

• Charles Blyth & Co. Ltd. - manufacturers of Sinuous springs, Sinuous back and seat units and Bonnell springs for bedding and upholstery.
• Edgware Motor Rubber & Trim - "...specialists in supplying rubber and trim to the classic and contemporary motor industry."
• Woolies Trim & Accessories - "Trim, Upholstery & Fittings for Vintage & Classic Cars."

Vacuum Wipers

• Metropolitan Leather - Replacement Lucas vacuum wiper leathers. Leather washers for the Lucas 30E vacuum windscreen wiper motor. Traditional leather suppliers.

Wheels & Tyres

• The Blockley Tyre Company - vintage and classic tyre suppliers specialising in the authentic Dunlop style original block tread pattern.
• Central Wheel Components Ltd - stockist of motorcycle rims, spokes & nipples.
• Longstone Tyres - veteran, Vintage & Classic tyres.
• Turrino Wheels - manufacture, repair & restoration of wire wheels.
• Vintage Tyre Supplies - specialist tyre distributors based at Beaulieu.

Videos

• Austin "65" Passenger Ride
• London to Brighton in three and a half minutes - well nearly!
• That Go Compare Ad - featuring an Austin "65"/Nippy with an unusual boot handle.
• 1929 Top Hat - 25 secs of motoring in North Yorkshire.